Air New Zealand offers special fares to Auckland and Wellington

Air New Zealand has introduced special discounts on Pacific Class fares from Sydney and Melbourne to Auckland and Wellington.

From Sydney to either city the fare is A$502 - including taxes of A$102, while the Melbourne fare is A$481, including taxes of A$82.

Both fares are available for sale until 4 July, for travel between 29 July and 26 September.

"These fares again show the value for money offered by Air New Zealand," said the airline's Vice President Australia Mr Paul Donovan.

"They are ideal for New Zealanders living in Australia to visit friends and relatives across the Tasman.

"They also provide great opportunities to explore New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, and the nation's political and cultural capital, Wellington, and to experience the wonderful touring opportunities available from both places," said Mr Donovan.